What is Causing Your Shoulder Pain? Tests You Can Do Yourself.

"Famous" Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck help you determine what is causing your shoulder pain. They demonstrate easy to perform tests you can do to assess your shoulder pain.
00:00 Intro Song
00:09 Intro to Video
00:46 First Test explained
01:51 Second Test explained
02:45 Third Test explained
03:12 Intro to subscribing to channel
03:27 Rotator Cuff test
04:17 Osteoarthritis test explained
05:42 AC Joint test explained
06:38 Another test for AC Joint
06:48 Third test for AC Joint
07:15 Bursitis test
07:49 Impingement test - most important test
08:48 Tendonitis test
09:38 Unstable shoulder test
10:32 Fibromyalgia test
11:02 Ending Wrap UP
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[@ZOly62]

Tests: 00:47 Radiculopathy 01:51 Thorasic Outlet Syndrome 02:45 Rotator Cuff Tear 04:14 Infraspinatus 06:22 Acromioclavicular 07:14 Bursittis 07:48 Impingiment 08:45 Tendinitis 09:37 Unstable sholder 10:32 Fibromyalgia (just mentioned not tested)

[@honeydhydra3925]

Thank u! 😊 I screenshot it, will need it for "checklist" when I head to the orthopedics. 👍🏻

[@ZOly62]

@@honeydhydra3925 You are welcome. 🙂

[@amandamotley9017]

Thank you!!!

[@ZOly62]

@@amandamotley9017 🙂

[@robotok5405]

Impingement

[@ickytoucan0056]

That entry is litt.

[@shirw9607]

Thank you so much! I watch your channel every day and recommend it to my friends and family. You guys provide such a valuable public service! Keep up the great work!

[@eileenwilliams3838]

You guys appeared in my feed at just at the right time. Not only have I been worried about a hip problem, but just last week, I tweaked my shoulder somehow. Now, I'm trying all the exercises and stretches on your segments. Love, love, love you guys. Thanks a bunch. If my hip doesn't react to some of the exercises, I will go see my Dr.

[@daydrms]

Thank you for this video!! Very helpful, and you two work very well together. I’ve had problems in my right shoulder for years

[@crlguitar1]

Bob and Brad are actually delightful to watch. I enjoyed trying their therapy out with them!

[@frankcosta597]

Thank you Doctors Schrupp and Heineck. I appreciate your descriptive informational video.

[@__raulmoreno__]

Almost two years with shoulder pain from a gym injury... And it was solved on 2 weeks thanks to your tips. Thanks so much guys!

[@pabloreyes6442]

Which tips did you take?

[@__raulmoreno__]

@@pabloreyes6442 I did an horizontal massage on my shoulder for solve my tendonitis problem.

[@lesliejackson9867]

Bob & Brad I'd like to thank you guys for your advice on how to fix shoulder pain, I've been trying to get back into a good sleep routine, but my shoulder was giving me a terrible time, so something as simple as putting a pillow under my ribcage to change the load point has made all the difference, so very much appreciated thanks guys

[@ulinalexis1006]

Thanks

[@carmendebattista8060]

Thank you so much I am following your exercises because I am in so much pain. They are very helpful.

[@bobbiesmith1205]

Thank you so much for your help. Appreciate your humor, also.

[@yazeedfallatah6941]

being a physiotherapist myself , I have been really struggling with a pain at the front of my right shoulder which got me worried for over a yea now . I was always thinking that is was an unstable shoulder until I came across this video . The '' pulling hands apart'' acromioclavicular joint test just cleared things for me . Mr. Schrupp and Mr.Hieneck I don't know if you know that , but you are literally helping al kinds of people . I personally believe that every physiotherapist must watch your videos . Many thanks to you , Seniors ( I cannot just call you ''guys'' ) . Please keep sharing you knowledge with us . From The Kingdom of Saudia Arabia , Peace .

[@dougiefresh5545]

Thank you guys, i recently injured my shoulder but couldn't figure out what joint was causing the pain ... But your test helped a lot! It was the AC joint.

[@matti7595]

Hey man I have the same thing. Can you tell me please how you fixed thar?

[@Cypekjam94]

your intro healed my shoulder pain, thanks !

[@BobandBrad]

hahaha so glad to hear that :)

[@sylhomeo6351]

Thanks to both of you for this education! Really appreciate.

[@tristanwegner]

I love that these videos empower people in their own body again, and not only depend on experts. Testing your body yourself is so natural. I also bought the Bob & Brad Mini Massage gun, and everyone who had it against their body really liked it.

[@lightbulb9821]

Clicked on this video not expecting that bomb intro

[@abelphilosophy4835]

You guys rock!!! Thanks for taking the time to help us with your experience and expertise. God bless you both!!! I have a cervical radiculopathy

[@donnadoubtfire100]

Thank you .... I've had numerous appointments but never really understood my condition. Now I fell I understand it and I have a plan to relieve and prevent it recurring.

[@judithholleran6423]

This was a great video. I am now a subscriber. Thanks for sharing your extensive knowledge. I feel better already!

[@RayCooperRealty]

A++ for you both! This really helped narrow down my issue. I think the relief of just knowing what my issue is, brought my pain level down, and got me focused on relevant solutions. Pinched nerve test (the 'ridiculous test', as you jokingly called it) rang my 'bell' 100% on my pain side, and 50% on the other arm side. So I did some research and after previously trying acupuncture, lidocaine patches, hot pads, cold pads, pain killers and just about EVERYTHING else, (nothing was really working) I found some info on Capsaicin hot patch for 'calming down' the nerves.(I was anxiously thinking I would need some serious surgery, the pain has been 'nerve racking', pun intended.) I had the patch on for less than 5 min and had to take it off, as I was feeling a very hot, almost burning sensation that I was warned about. Ironically, after 10 minutes of running coldish water over my shoulder in the shower, (and thinking this was another wast of time), my pain level went from a 4/5 day marathon (with VERY little sleep, and cranky like a wounded Bull), of 8-9/10 down to a 1-2/10! It seems that my body reaction to the Capsaicin may have 'neutralized' my nerve pain? No idea, but like magic, it worked!! Albeit, the reaction made it much worse for about 10 min till I cooled off the burning pain with a cold shower, the aftermath, somehow made the pain drop down almost immediately. I was totally not expecting this, and I am still in a bit of disbelief, but relief has finally arrived. I will cut down the 5x7 patch size in half next time, and be quicker to take it off as soon as I feel the burning sensation, which can cause actually burns to some whom are allergic, according to what I have read. Somewhere a surgeon just shed a tear. And my Bull headedness paid off really thanks to you guys! Godspeed my brothers and keep up the great work. Thank you.

[@ediwhite8589]

You guys are amazing!after suffering for five year with arm and neck pain, I've been working on for 4 days and I finally got some relief thanks to you guys.😘

[@r.barbhuiya1726]

I am also suffering from 6 yrs

[@nayanroy4068]

Thank you gentlemen!! This video was really helpful...

[@BenRINGER]

Great video. Did the tests and the shoulder impingement test produced the pain. On to the next video. Thank you! Skol.

[@lavapix]

Well, I fail the rotator cuff ones and number 8 is exactly as you describe with the nerve. Once it clears and the arm is up it feels fine. It doesn't help that to do all of these I have to lift my left arm with my right one due to the extreme pain. I tore my rotator cuff back in the 90s surfing and this happened while surfing and then was worsened by a bad fall while hiking. The motion needed for paddling my surfboard is impossible right now. My shoulder got suddenly compressed while attempting to pop up on one wave & the pain was intense. In the weeks leading up to that, I was having constant elbow pain and numbness/tingling down through my fingertips. Most likely you two won't ever see this comment but, you two are great. Watching your videos helped me through my recovery from having both hips replaced back in 2018. I did my own PT and did just fine. While I may never be where I was 10 years ago I'm doing quite well considering. I'm 60 by the way and I do some pretty difficult hikes.

[@Inf7cted]

I was worried I messed up my rotator cuff for a good week. Got checked out and everything is okay. I just need to stop lifting so heavy and focus more on lighter weight with higher reps.

[@DavidTermini]

Thank you very much guys I appreciate you all taking the time to explain all of this and help me very much I know now what is wrong with my shoulder and thanks again

[@Cracktune]

you guys are terribly good. Your videos are terribly appreciated. (this is a complement, thank you).

[@themajorlee1026]

I had an injury on my shoulder last week. You guys have been fantastic. I know what to tell my doctor about my pain.

[@jaywadhwa1398]

Thank you ! Now i am feeling pain in my shoulder

[@todocono]

I wanted to let you know that after going to a chiropractor for a dozen times and two different physiotherapists, these exercises are the ones that helped me the most. It has been 6 months without shoulder pain now. Thanks!

[@BobandBrad]

So glad to hear that we could help!

[@edenlito4925]

just wanna say thank you to both of you...

[@corporatecommunications592]

Educational, Informative, Makes Sense! Thanks to the both of You :-) Been experiencing left shoulder pain for months, which gets worse while seated, especially while driving, at which point the pain moves into the upper arm as well.

[@fullarmor4576]

love your channel, i wish you could include how we make it better and the stretches we should do?

[@chaank1069]

They have videos on that already. Search for it.

[@slowlynow9]

7:06 Brad had a good point. You may be "positive" on some of these tests and it may not be a huge problem. Just something to keep an eye on. Thanks Brad! I think he was trying to get a point across but Bob started talking to soon haha.

[@XxXxDominator]

i am so glad you stated this as it frustrated me that i wasnt able to get both professionals opinions because one was quick to jump to a conclusion lmao at these sorta person to person interactions due to the silly underlying issue(s) if it was him trying to seem more correct then brad even though its clearly a duo channel one bigger head will tend to be more in the bob direction of handling these situation in that particular way..no more disecting this moment honestly quite entertainingly ridiculous to rewatch i was just shaking my head at that immediate friendly fire shot bob gave to the trusted brad

[@XxXxDominator]

@Jagar Tharn I try I try

[@shwetapal2404]

I pressed like at tht intro song right away! also very informative and easy to digest! Im pretty sure i have the impingement now ..wish the video for treating that was linked too!

[@jslearner]

Thank you so much !!! You helped me identify the Acromioclavicular joint injury. I got thrown on my shoulder during Brazillian Jujitsu and the pain resurfaces sometimes. Now I at least have a starting point to talk to my doctor.

[@melissawantland395]

Great information, but I'm even more frustrated now because none of these seem to describe my shoulder pain. :(

[@swaglieri]

Melissa Wantland me too :(

[@Jay-fq8uz]

Might just need to strengthen your shoulders. Some people just get discomfort from weak shoulders.

[@thegoldenllama8787]

Jay I’m fairly certain that’s my problem, but I can’t start working out because the pain just gets worse. In fact, it all began when I started doing pull ups to strengthen my shoulders.

[@blues1589]

@@thegoldenllama8787 omg yes. It's hard.. my knees hurt when I walk so sometimes I can't walk, but at the same time I have to walk for my knees to get stronger. Like what do you want from me knees 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@dillonwhite4444]

@@thegoldenllama8787 this is probably from pulling when your shoulders aren’t engaged I used to have the problem as well but when I started practicing scapular pulls it went away

[@davidsevenbros3065]

Excellent and informative presentation with a splash of humor. Very engaging personalities and great interaction. Even fun to watch if you're not having shoulder issues.

[@Sulposition]

Number #7...very mild I’m excited to do the exercises to fix it. Thank you guys so much!

[@playsafeproducts947]

Thanks for providing this resource.

[@rubyfirefly2582]

I'm really impressed that Bob & Brad included Fibromyalgia in 2017. It took me going through a few doctors and finally a rheumatologist to get diagnosed. There are still some doctors today who are not convinced that it's a real condition. I had one tell me that Fibromyalgia is something you end up diagnosing after eliminating everything else. No! There are very specific symptoms. It really takes a Rheumatologist to do the specific tests to make a proper diagnosis.

[@rubyfirefly2582]

@bina nocht She did many tests on all sorts of levels of things in my blood and body. I couldn't tell you specifically as I don't understand most of them. Very medically technical. Things like hormones, lipids, hemoglobin... a very long list. What I remember is that there were things present that only show up with Fibromyalgia and nothing else.

[@rubyfirefly2582]

@bina nocht Actually there are many studies being done and there are doctors who believe that not only is Fybromyalgia a real condition but that it has a specific cause. That cause being a neurological disconnect between the brain and body in the pain receptors and the interpretation / misinterpretation of pain. The medication I'm on that helps considerably, rewires the brain a bit in this area.

[@Kirbylover489]

Wow, just stumbled over this content, such amazing videos guys, thank you!!! Having rear deltoid pain while doing the shoulder crossover, also having pain with the impingement test bringing the bent elbow up... Any suggestions? I'll start doing your stair-walk-away stretches, hanging from a bar for time... I'll keep watching your videos, thanks alot!!!

[@danielirisarri3518]

You guys are the best. Thank you for great content!

[@becherovkaqueen]

I am a Minnesotan living in Germany and stumbled onto these guys....within seconds I KNEW they were from my homeland! Go Bob And Brad! Love your info, love your accent, and love that purple football behind you!

[@KassandraRahman]

Love the intro song. Helped with my shoulder pain a little bit. Thank you for this video. I think my injury is the AC Joint.

[@donnaleeah5075]

Me too!!

[@jwe459]

Thank you for this video. No. 2 triggered tingling down my arm into my thumb, pointer and middle finger. My neck is tight on this side and I have TMJ on that jaw side as well. What kind of things can I do to clear this tightness? Thank you!

[@andrewliles7913]

you guys are amazing thank you so much for your help

[@mpprezza4493]

Subscribed. Super delivery, a wealth of information, and none of the regular scare tactics like, "If you turn your shoulder this way, it could be caused by your bones melting and you should see a doctor today before you collapse!" Thank you very much for the vast amount of information you provide in a meaningful way.

[@ricardoperformance5601]

i there, i'm a personal trainer, i already knew the hawkins test, neer test and yocum test, but i really need the name of the others test so i can study about them so for i can apply them on my patients if it's need.. thanks for your work and your response! Ricardo

[@smarthought]

Still waiting. Lol!

[@thesimpleeastern]

I carry a couple of those symptoms I think.

[@ichikurataichou3119]

Thank u guys. Help stretch my shoulder route pain slowly going away

[@johncrichton7461]

This was actually a huge help thanks guys. I didn't believe there was actual useful and professional content on here anymore. Genuinely subscribing. I have the first one. Pinched shoulder nerve. Pain in left shoulder area when head is turned to my right and pressed down there is definitive pain even before pressing down on my head. Can feel the stiffness and mild pain doing it while turning my head to my left but comparatively nothing. Usual pain was seemingly at random like I could move my arm fine most of the time then from nowhere extreme pain. Seems to be when I moved my torso for mild pain and both torso and arm simultaneously for the good stuff. No numbness or tingling in either hand, I'd just like to say how surprisingly painful this is. I've suffered with gallstones for 20 years and after the first time and your scared you can actually tank through it. With this I've not had more than 5 hours sleep for the best part of a week now even with throwing two OTC co-codamol in me at night. I wake up in agony. I cry out in pain when I move. A few paracetamol (Tylenol) eases it up fine for the day though. As far as I'm aware as to the cause is I did it in my sleep... As stupid as that downs I went to bed fine woke up in pain the next day. Woke up the next day lying on my side while attempting to drive my shoulder point first into the bed as hard as I could in my sleep. Which as you can imagine was equal parts confusing and extremely painful. Hoping this eases up on it's own. It's not exactly the right time to be bothering the NHS.

[@bradstudio]

Incredibly invaluable self-diagnosis. Just blasted away my fears of something more serious.

[@joachimbonin3215]

you are very very very helpful and you are the best physical therapists

[@IronMan-nz4fm]

Thank you guys.Your video was very helpful.

[@Fist1979]

Great video, v helpful. Thanks!

[@judichristopher4604]

Thank you both for such an informative tutorial... ... and I LOVE your Ties!!!!

[@moggridge1]

I agree! So nice to see two gentlemen wearing ties. I really dislike the fashion to wear suit jackets and a formal shirt with no tie.

[@DenaLandowneBailey]

I am wishing you had put a title/number/caption on each item as you discussed it. Am a big fan overall - love the channel - thanks!

[@bellablanchard7341]

Thanks guys. I fell a couple years ago & my shoulder still hurts. This is a good start to get to the bottom of what could be causing the pain.

[@shj2000]

You guys really helped me. I am very appreciative.

[@69CamaroSS]

What happened to the link on impingement treatment??? 🙏🙏🙏

[@Wickedstickyflowers]

So you say , “ nerve pain is some of the worst pain you’re gonna have” ... well shit that’s the best news I herd all year ! So your saying there not much that can hurt worse than this..... thank god

[@neelampanjwani88]

Wonderful tips, thanks

[@albertol1529]

Another brilliantly well-explained and informative video, thank you.

[@propero5668]

good job gentlemen I like your videos

[@keldance75]

Great info. I love the broken heart at the end LOL.

[@johnspinks3656]

fabulous Guys, great info & presentation. So informitive & understandable coverage. tanks😷

[@commercialartservicesartwo3133]

This was a really good video guys - thanks

[@michaelmacaulay385]

2020 who’s with me

[@hecktiix]

Sadly.

[@catcater7532]

I am

[@goatiees]

Me dude

[@okuphelele9602]

Literally everyone reading this comment

[@oskarjansen1755]

Yep...

[@spendingtimetogether8428]

I've had an on-and-off nagging left shoulder pain (I think due to lifting too many heavy things) and identified a pinching shoulder pain with your 2:11 exercise when pulling back; the moving of my hands don't hurt at all though. I think the sore part/pain is at the fleshy part immediately below the backfacing leftmost pointy part of the horizontal bone (not the clavicle but the one below that). Could you please advise what exercises I can do? Thank you.

[@josephinecaycedo9164]

Thanks Bob and Brad!

[@Ruben-GG]

Thank you guys for sharing your knowledge. I found your shoulder impingement video and found pain relief in one day!

[@rrrogster]

Yep, number 7 for me. right shoulder. Now, what to do about it.

[@Sean-ss7bu]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4vbZKONnbJ1oNk link to their other video on a fix!

[@DylanAppelqvist]

6:18 hit me with some serious nostalgia. Haven’t seen Gumby in 20 years!!!!

[@vinsonmathew1738]

Great service to community Very helpful. I hope I can get more deep dive into AC joint - per the tests that were shown I think I might have that

[@ckw2303]

Your video really helped me recognize that the source of my shoulder pain is AC joint. Now I have a better idea of what I'm dealing with. Very helpful-thanks!!!

[@Armenian]

i have a mix of bursitis and impingement on my right shoulder. pain radiates towards my upper traps and neck and distinct popping sounds, but not a full loss of strength. went to chiro last week and had them perform some deep tissue massage and adjustments along with laser therapy. After the painful deep tissue was performed on the front of my shoulder where the pec joins the muscle, the masseuse mentioned that she could clearly see my shoulder fall back i to proper position. all of this pain only started after doing a year of hard kickboxing which involved lots of punching and holding pads for other people to punch. chiro said that my posture is not very good as my shoulders hunch forward a bit when relaxed. i also cycle every week, which doesnt help posture. right now we are focusing on bringing my shoulders "back" with adjustmentd and exercises. one of the exersizes they instructed me to do is called snow angels. lay down flat belly up on top of a long foam roller parallel to the spine, and carefully do 15 snow angel movements with only the arms. would love to see your thoughts on ways to improve posture this way and strengthen posture muscles. thanks for the clip and best regards!

[@hasnahyahya9895]

Armenia

[@alejandroperezpena9833]

Armenian

[@deannefernando2688]

Armenian

[@Er1ku]

Armenian , I recently have been having shoulder pain as well and it happened after doing Taekwondo and kickboxing, holding pads and punching. Have you seen any great results trying to fix your shoulder pain? If so, what have you done?

[@kdp5499]

cv *Just do that exercise in **_Bulletproof Your Shoulder_** - it'll fix a bunch of shoulder problems for good.*

[@sr82901]

The book by Jim Johnson?

[@josephk2414]

I like these two guys. that was very helpful.

[@expeditiondcchiropractic7666]

You guys are so great!

[@007lutherking]

I started getting pain in my shoulder after a month of doing 20 min home exercise routine. My shoulder cracks when moving it in awkward positions now and it gives me a sharp pain when I'm resting on my elbows. I can simulate this pain by trying to reach at the top portion of my back as in trying to scrum my back with the back of my fist facing my back and pushing it up. My left hand can be pushed higher up but the right hand starts feeling uncomfortable half way through, it used to be worse a month ago but now its a lil bit less severe lol

[@rosebloom2214]

You sound like me. I believe I hurt mine with exercise as well .

[@007lutherking]

@@rosebloom2214 mine is getting better now.. Its not the best but i have stopped putting mot strain on it and i havent experienced any trouble lately.

[@lynnmerritt8873]

I need u to speak on fibromyalgia!!!

[@mariagertruida]

Me too!!

[@sam.my5064]

So helpful!! Thank you!!

[@recnamorcen1]

Thank you guys!

[@MegaVictorias]

Just came back to say thank you. My shoulder pain's gone

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

if yall could do an impingement video ,,id love yall forever.. doc johnny

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

wow ive been to 100 doctors over 50 years.. ive learned more in 15 minutes than in my lifetime of sports and sorts... thanks so much.. now help us solve it or rehabilitate ahahaha

[@smallfootprint2961]

The doc wanted to operate a long time ago, but I wanted to try to exercise it out. I got better, and I got older, and I got worse, and re injured it. In comes Bob and Brad. Ice, posture, tendon massage, and for me, staying off the phone, and the lap top helps... etc, all the exercising tips... so good. Thank you so much. Recently, I actually thought I'd have to have surgery, but with your help, and if I stick with this, I might be ok. So much better. Thank you so much.

[@aminajappie3415]

Wow!! I've really learnt a lot thanks👏👏👍👍

[@BrooklynHeadrick]

OMG I LOVE THE INTRO

[@Warpull]

because you get it. i know your not being sarcastic

[@tgjerdahl]

Love the Vikings football in the background. The Packers one, not so much! haha

[@mudumbainirmala4586]

Namasthe dr.sThank you so much . Excellent practical theari.

[@francesvelling5764]

Thank you for this great video. I am now trying to figure out what is wrong and you are very helpful.

[@stivstivsti]

I give a free hint here which i've discovered myself: you can use all these movements these guys have just shown to stretch muscules, so if you don't have huge pain during movements, try to push in these direction and some of muscles may get released.

[@spiritanointed]

Agreed! None of these triggered my symptoms so I'm still at a loss (thinking frozen shoulder maybe) but my shoulder does feel nice and stretched!

[@mod8054]

These guys are hilarious haha

[@harrytinoa9236]

And you are just drop dead Gorgeous.

[@mastermike1177]

@@harrytinoa9236 . . .

[@amandagayle725]

HIBob&Brad I just want to thank youvery much for your insite on how to fix shoulder pain it really helps me a lot you guys are the best after doing all your exercises I have a great relief may God bless you both thanks again

[@skippitydoodah7881]

Thank you guys

[@toriegy7238]

When you’re 17 and your shoulder clicks and pops whenever you move it, and hurts so bad you need lidocaine patches. The only thing that even sounds close was arthritis ugh

[@zzz.tyrone]

I’m 13 :(

[@fingerprint5511]

Gets shoulder inflamed again, first stop is Bob and Brad who are geniuses thank you! 🙏

[@johnvaldes8725]

Thank you, guys. Your videos are so helpful. I just bought Dr. Kirsch's Shoulder Pain book. I learned about it from you two. Thank you again. I love your videos.

[@richardpezzimenti7820]

These guys it healed my shoulder! Been suffering for months and months and tried one of the recommendations of just hanging from a bar. I heard a bone snap in my upper arm next to my shoulder and low and behold my pain was almost completely gone within the hour and still holding five hours later! Thanks guys!